September 11, 2016

All Things

I have heard it said many times as people go thru hard times: “I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me”. A truer statement has never been made. But I have also heard people assume things about what the word means by that statement. Paul was talking from a great need when he wrote it to the Philippians. He was certainly not on top of the world at the moment.I fear for “good time” Christians who lose their relationship when bad stuff happens. I also fear for “tough time” Christians who only seek God during bad times. We are called to be in relationship with our God at all times. Through all things. He strengthens us to fulfill the life He has called us to. Good and bad alike. He has not promised to simply strengthen us for whatever life we want to live, that is apart from Him.